Chelsie Baham Wins Big Brother Season 26 and the $750K Grand Prize
The Big Brother season 26 finale aired exclusively on CBS on October 13, 2024, at 9:00 PM ET/PT, and it did not disappoint! After three intense Head of Household (HOH) competitions, the eviction of one houseguest, and votes from the jury, the season crowned its winner. Chelsie Baham emerged victorious, claiming the grand prize of $750K.
The Final Showdown
The Big Brother season 26 finale featured the last three houseguests—Cam Sullivan-Brown, Chelsie Baham, and Makensy Manbeck—battling it out for the ultimate reward. The episode was packed with challenges and tough decisions, all leading up to the big moment.
The jury, comprised of eliminated contestants Matt Hardeman, Lisa Weintraub, Kenney Kelley, Cedric Hodges, Brooklyn Rivera, Tucker Des Lauriers, Joseph Rodriguez, Quinn Martin, T’kor Clottey, Leah Peters, Angela Murray, Kimo Apaka, and Rubina Bernabe, had the final say in determining the winner.
The Head of Household Competitions
In the first HOH challenge, the contestants had to hold onto robotic vessels, with the last person standing declared the winner. Chelsie came out on top, eliminating both Makensy and Cam. In the second round, Makensy defeated Cam in a maze pathway challenge, setting up a final showdown between Makensy and Chelsie.
In the last part of the competition, Makensy won by answering statement-based true and false questions posed by the jury. With her victory, she gained the power to evict one of the remaining houseguests and chose to eliminate Cam, securing her and Chelsie as the final two.
The Jury’s Decision
Before casting their votes, the jury had the opportunity to question Chelsie and Makensy. Chelsie credited her strong social game and strategic decisions for getting her to the finale, even though she didn’t always win competitions. She also discussed her influence over Makensy’s decision to put Leah on the block instead of Angela earlier in the game.
In the end, Chelsie won the jury’s favor with a 7-0 vote, with Kimo, Quinn, T’Kor, Leah, Angela, Rubina, and Cam all voting for her.
Conclusion
The Big Brother season 26 finale delivered a thrilling conclusion, with Chelsie Baham securing the $750K grand prize. Fans of the show can stream all the episodes on CBS or Paramount Plus. As the season wraps up, viewers can follow Chelsie and the other houseguests on their social media platforms for updates on their post-Big Brother lives.